Pathways to Career Success: Family Collaboration with the Career Center

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We STUDIED it and over 1800 students told us that their parents’ opinions matter! Career Center

By… what they do professionally and what they say about it what they say are “good” and “bad” careers and majors giving their students permission and encouragement to explore putting pressure Families Impact Decisions Career Center

STONY BROOK offers a mix of both broad and specific majors. Employability will rely primarily on experience. Journey from College to the Job Market BroadSpecific Majors that provide knowledge of a field including natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, arts, and humanities. Majors that focus on a solitary profession. PsychologyNursing HistoryMechanical Engineering BiologyRespiratory Care Career Center

Definition: A subject or field of study chosen by a student to represent his or her principal interest and upon which a large share of his or her efforts are concentrated. Today’s employers and graduate admissions officers expect students to have a diverse range of majors. What “Major” Really Means Career Center

Debunking Major Myths Let’s test your knowledge! Career Center

REALITY: Money is attached to professional success, NOT majors. Major = Money ? Career Center

The majority of pre-medical students major in something OTHER than BIOLOGY although core coursework in science is required Law school does NOT require specific academic preparation A MBA does NOT require specific academic preparation but asks for work experience Major = Graduate Degree ? Career Center

Mia Hamm - Retired Professional Soccer Player ○Undergraduate Major: Political Science Major = Career ? Career Center Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Civil Rights Leader & Activist ○Undergraduate Major: Sociology Mitt Romney - Politician & Bain Capital CEO ○Undergraduate Major: English Peter Thiel - Founder of Paypal ○Undergraduate Major: Philosophy Christopher Connor - Sherwin Williams CEO ○Undergraduate Major: Sociology Ursula K. LeGuin - Author ○Undergraduate Major: Anthropology Teri Hatcher - Actress ○Undergraduate Major: Mathematics & Engineering

1980’s Manufacturing-Based Economy Domestic Job Market Employee/Company Loyalty Model Today Information and Service-Based Economy Global Job Market Free Agent Model A Changing Job Market

Employees who are: Ethical team members Self-motivated Able to function autonomously Able to work well in teams Creative thinkers Highly adaptable Problem solvers Effective communicators Confident Culturally competence What Employers Want… Career Center

EXPERIENCE Internships and Job Offers Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), Class of 2014 Student Survey Report Career Center

In , the Career Center had: Almost 10,000 jobs posted in the Career Center online job database More than 60 UNIQUE employers recruit on campus Over 1,000 students participate in on-campus internships for credit Employers in attendance at each of our 9 job fairs Career Center

Career Counseling Resume Review Interview Preparation Internship Assistance Administration of Interest & Personality Assessments Access to Community Service Opportunities Job Fairs Career Planning Courses Career Advising Network Access to Job Postings on Handshake Our Services for Success Career Center

Listen to their interests and support their success Encourage them to find practical opportunities (volunteer positions, internships, paid and unpaid) to enhance their classroom experience Encourage them to get involved on campus Direct your students to the Career Center early (we consult with students of all class years) Share your professional knowledge and opportunities with us! Help Us Help Your Students Career Center

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